Kootenay Pass Schmoo

<p>4 extended column tests on N and NE aspects at 1825-1900 meters. All tests showed initiation on moderate taps, down 30-40cms but no propagation. 8 compression tests which predominately had moderate sudden planar results down 30-40 cms on the same storm slab layer. No deeper results. Saw very little avalanche terrain, but saw a 1.5 down 30 ish cms on 37 ish degree start zone NE aspect at 1900 meters and 3 0.5 to size 1 avalanches at 1900 NE aspect. None of the slides ran very far. More load may wake up deeper layers on the days to come. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet.

Weather Conditions

Wet, Stormy, Foggy, Cloudy.